Greater Tampa Bay Area

Bryant Barzola, MBA

Redefining success through bold leadership, scalable innovation, and transformational results.

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Role Consulting Engineer · Cisco
Focus AI Automation · SD-WAN · Collab
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01 — ABOUT

Engineering measurable
efficiency and growth

I'm a visionary IT leader with expertise in AI-driven automation, enterprise collaboration, and large-scale system deployments. Armed with an MBA and top Cisco certifications, I deliver innovation that drives measurable efficiency and growth.

With 9 years of experience at Cisco Systems, I specialize in SD-WAN and Collaboration technologies. I've orchestrated enterprise consulting projects, led cross-functional teams, and secured executive stakeholder buy-in through compelling presentations and strategic execution.

My passion lies in applying cutting-edge AI and automation to solve complex challenges. I've built RAG systems with FAISS and LangChain, developed custom web applications for network analysis, and created automation scripts that have accelerated global project timelines.

When I'm not architecting enterprise solutions or mentoring teams, you can find me exploring financial technology, building innovative web applications, and staying at the forefront of AI and automation trends.

A1 AI & AutomationRAG · LangChain · FAISS · scripting
A2 Enterprise CollaborationCisco Collab · APIs · Webex
A3 SD-WAN & NetworkingDesign · test · deployment
A4 Leadership & StrategyCross-functional · stakeholders
02 — EXPERIENCE

Experience

Progressive roles at Cisco Systems — from network support to enterprise consulting on AI, SD-WAN, and collaboration.

Jul 2021 — Present
United States

Consulting Engineer

Cisco Systems

Orchestrated enterprise consulting to design, test, and deploy SD-WAN and collaboration technologies. Collaborated with Customer Experience (CX) teams to accelerate deployment, mitigate risks, and drive prototyping.

  • Leveraged AI and automation to enhance customer testing, implementation, and validation, improving efficiency and reducing error rates
  • Designed and implemented a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) system powered by a FAISS vector database and LangChain, enabling intelligent information retrieval for Cisco documentation and customer use cases
  • Streamlined processes for global projects by engineering 200+ automation scripts that accelerated project timelines and enhanced deployment efficiency
  • Delivered testing insights and ensured seamless implementation of collaboration technologies for enterprise clients, including Wells Fargo and Truist
Jul 2019 — Jul 2021
United States

Technical Consulting Engineer

Cisco Systems

Resolved high-impact technical issues for global clients, ensuring continuity for mission-critical systems through advanced troubleshooting and stakeholder collaboration.

  • Directed the resolution of mission-critical technical issues under tight deadlines, ensuring uninterrupted client operations
  • Identified and documented 11 product defects with solutions, driving product improvements and operational reliability
  • Generated 21+ sales leads through technical expertise, contributing to increased client adoption rates and earning a Bronze Medal in 2021
  • Forged alliances with internal Cisco teams and external partners to engineer solutions and accelerate the resolution of high-stakes technical challenges
Jul 2017 — Jul 2019
United States

Network Support Engineer

Cisco Systems

Managed network and VoIP support operations for enterprise clients, diagnosing and resolving critical issues while optimizing workflows, streamlining processes, and driving operational efficiency.

  • Reduced ticket resolution time by 40% by standardizing workflows, improving case resolution from 7 days to 2 business days for LATAM VoIP cases
  • Strengthened client relationships through bilingual (English/Spanish) communications, resolving complex issues and improving team collaboration in the LATAM region
  • Aligned client workflows with Cisco's strategies during an on-site engagement with HSBC Mexico, achieving measurable efficiency gains
  • Monitored network and system alerts to identify and address risks, preventing potential system failures and minimizing downtime
03 — EDUCATION

Grounded in business and engineering.

Graduate

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
Undergraduate

Bachelor of Science in Network Information Technology

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT
04 — PROJECTS

Selected work

From native macOS apps to AI agent frameworks and financial tooling — shipped, deployed, and in the wild.

P01

NoteNest

Native macOS notes app built from scratch in Swift 6 and SwiftUI — a fast, Mac-native alternative to heavier editors. Sidebar-driven with one note at a time, first-line-as-title, timestamped files, and silent autosave. Built with Swift Package Manager.

Swift 6SwiftUImacOSSwift Package Manager
P02

CollabHelper

AI-powered Cisco Collaboration assistant using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) with FAISS and LangChain. Ask questions about CUCM, Unity, Webex, and other Cisco Collaboration tools and receive intelligent, context-aware answers.

PythonFAISSLangChainRAGAI/MLCisco APIs
P03

FV Analyzer

Comprehensive financial planning suite featuring Future Value Calculator, Debt Snowball Calculator, Mortgage Payment Calculator with amortization schedules, and Retirement Savings Calculator. Built to help users make informed financial decisions.

JavaScriptReactFinancial AlgorithmsAWS
P04

Value Stock Analyzer

Real-time stock analysis tool for value investors. Instantly analyze publicly traded companies using key metrics like P/E Ratio and Return on Assets (ROA) to identify undervalued investment opportunities and assess operational efficiency.

PythonFastAPIFinancial APIsAWSStock Market Data
P05

Tampa Perfect Cleaning

Professional static website for Tampa Perfect Cleaning - a family-owned house cleaning service in Tampa Bay. Modern, responsive design with online booking integration, SEO optimization, and service area pages for Tampa, Land O Lakes, Wesley Chapel, Lutz, Odessa, and Zephyrhills.

AstroTailwind CSSDaisyUIZenbookerCloudflare Pages
P06

Claude Webex Bridge

Resume and interact with Claude Code sessions directly from Webex Teams. Connects to your local Claude Code history, letting you continue AI-assisted coding conversations from anywhere via Webex messaging.

PythonClaude CodeWebex Bot SDKWebSockets
P07

Claude Telegram Bridge

Resume and interact with Claude Code sessions from Telegram. Access your AI coding assistant on the go with secure user-locked access and full session history support.

PythonClaude CodeTelegram Bot API
P08

wxai

Config-driven Python framework for building AI-powered Webex bots in minutes. Handles websocket connections, message routing, and conversation memory so you can focus on bot logic. Multi-provider AI (OpenAI, Claude, AWS Bedrock), no ngrok or webhooks required, and extensible with custom commands.

PythonWebexOpenAI APIAnthropic APIAWS BedrockWebSockets
P09

Webex AI Bot

Single-file Webex bot with multi-provider AI support (OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, AWS Bedrock). Features conversation memory, custom personality via system prompts, room restriction, and Adaptive Card UI.

PythonOpenAI APIAnthropic APIAWS BedrockWebex Bot SDK
05 — CERTIFICATIONS

Credentials

CCNP Routing and Switching
Cisco Systems
CCNA Cybersecurity Operations
Cisco Systems
Cisco Certified Specialist - Collaboration Core
Cisco Systems
Certified Meraki Networking Associate
Cisco Meraki
ITIL Foundation in Service Management
AXELOS
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Let's build something
transformational.

Open to consulting, collaboration, and conversations on AI automation, enterprise networking, and engineering leadership.

Bryant.barzola@gmail.com Connect on LinkedIn